"[NA] Porsche owners can now access the Tesla Supercharger network" - Porsche Newsroom

[Tooney]

Dedicated to choice: Porsche owners can now access the Tesla Supercharger network

09/05/2025

Customers will have access to over 23,500 Tesla Superchargers in North America.

Atlanta. Porsche is committed to both choice and ease of use when it comes to electric vehicle charging. The next step in this program will occur on Tuesday, September 9 when Porsche customers will gain soft launch access to the Tesla Supercharger network. This means Porsche owners will have access to 23,500 Tesla Superchargers in North America – helping them find even more convenient places to charge.

Access to the Tesla Supercharger network will be possible though Porsche-supplied NACS DC adapter being made available to Porsche customers. At this soft launch stage, Porsche customers will utilize the Tesla app to enable charging. Charging through the My Porsche app and plug-and-charge is expected to follow in the coming months.

‟We are continually working to make every aspect of Porsche ownership as convenient as possible for our customers – and this news represents a significant step for owners of our electrified cars,” said Timo Resch, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. ‟As we launch this offering, in the coming months, we will be adding more features to make the process even more seamless.”

The Adapter
Going forward, all new model year 2026 Porsche Taycan and Macan Electric models will include Porsche NACS DC adapter at no additional fee. Model year 2025 Taycan owners and all existing Macan Electric owners are eligible for a complimentary adapter. This group of owners will receive notification via their My Porsche app to reserve their free Porsche NACS DC adapter shortly.

Model year 2024 and older Taycan customers can elect to purchase the Porsche NACS DC adapter from the Porsche Online Shop and at local Porsche Centers starting today. The MSRP of the adapter is $185 and enables Porsche owners to charge their CCS-equipped Taycan and Macan Electric models at DC fast charging stations equipped with NACS/J3400 compatible cables, including select Tesla Superchargers.

How it works
This soft launch will allow customer access the Tesla Supercharger network ahead of the full operational launch – with enhanced features such as access via the Porsche app and plug & charge capability – following in the coming months.

Customers connecting to a NACS Tesla Supercharger will need to take two simple steps – the first being to download and register on the Tesla app to activate Tesla Supercharger stations.

Other stations, such as Ionna and Electrify America with NACS handles, can be activated via the My Porsche app. Next, they will use their new Porsche NACS DC adapter to connect to the charging station cable before it can then be plugged into the car.

Charge Planning Software
All model year 2026 Taycan and Macan Electric variants will come with the necessary navigation features to incorporate the location of additional chargers. Model year 2024 and 2025 Macan Electric models will receive this software update before the end of the year, while model year 2025 and earlier Taycan variants will receive their upgrade thereafter. All charge-planning software updates will be complimentary.

https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/...ow-access-the-tesla-supercharger-network.html

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[Jonathan S.]

I was about to write how this is perfect timing for my Sep 9-10 road trip.
But the Magic Dock coverage is already so good near me, including 32 chargers at the American Dream mall, my first destination on Sep 9.

 

[Hirschaj]

Here's the link to the adapter on the US site. It's not available for purchase yet. https://shop.porsche.com/us/en-US/p/porsche-nacs-adapter-9J1054411-B

 

[Jonathan S.]

Here's the link to the adapter on the US site. It's not available for purchase yet. https://shop.porsche.com/us/en-US/p/porsche-nacs-adapter-9J1054411-B

Wait, what, instead of the usual Porsche Tax, it's a ten-dollar Porsche Discount?!?

https://ev-lectron.com/products/lec...0a-1-000v-compatible-with-tesla-superchargers

 

[Jonathan S.]

I like how at the 23 and 27 min marks he apologies for advising people to skip the 150kW/400v option at the time:

 

[Hirschaj]

Wait, what, instead of the usual Porsche Tax, it's a ten-dollar Porsche Discount?!?

https://ev-lectron.com/products/lec...0a-1-000v-compatible-with-tesla-superchargers

It's almost certainly this model. Same price... https://ev-lectron.com/products/lectron-vortex-plug-tesla-supercharger-nacs-to-ccs-adapter

 

[Hirschaj]

It's almost certainly this model. Same price... https://ev-lectron.com/products/lectron-vortex-plug-tesla-supercharger-nacs-to-ccs-adapter

Replying to myself ... @Jonathan S. might be right because the Porsche one is UL listed and so it the one he posted. So yeah, shockingly Porsche might be giving a slight discount over Lectron!

 

[jakeCT]

Ah perfect timing for my October trip to Vancouver. Thank you to many here especially @daveo4EV for stressing the importance of the 150kW/400v option.

 

[TxnBluDvl]

Likewise. Making a TX to CA trip soon and had spec’ed my CT4 with the 150/400 option because of @daveo4EV ’s advice. Three years later, it’s paying off!

 

[trycan]

Two things I did not see coming:
* Opening access to TSC network before the MyPorsche app was ready to initiate / bill the session
* Complimentary adapter for J1.2

I will definitely try it out on Tuesday and post back on results.

Anyone see a broader PR release that covers the entire VAG lineup? Is just Porsche gaining access on Tuesday?

 

[daveo4EV]

I'm slightly surprised Porsche didn't use this opportunity to introduce two adapters…

1. the AC "adapter" TeslaTap or similar
2. the NACS supercharger adapter which is complementary

but I also understand "focus" when it comes to public communications…

but with the Tesla app you can now access superchargers - and newer modern Tesla destination chargers now require the Tesla app for charging session activation…

I wonder if Tesla destinations chargers will eventually be supported via Porsche Charging service…

 

[gtesss]

I was about to write how this is perfect timing for my Sep 9-10 road trip.
But the Magic Dock coverage is already so good near me, including 32 chargers at the American Dream mall, my first destination on Sep 9.

Seems like they are only showing superchargers > 250kW. I'm assuming the 150kW chargers are going to work too --- though the speed is going to vary on what type of on-board DC charger your taycan has

EDIT: looking into this a bit, seems like NACS partner cars will only be supported at v3 and v4 supercharger sites (v2=150Kw, v3=250kW, v4=325kW). Mine is one without the 150kW DC on-board charger, so I can use the v3 superchargers, but will be limited to 50kW there.

 

[Detect]

looking forward to all of y'alls' diagonal park jobs

 

[whitex]

The only thing to remember when going to a supercharger until your PCM is updated with Tesla superchargers, you will need to drive your Taycan there as if you stole it (and in SportPlus) in order for the battery to be at least somewhat preheated.

 

[trycan]

looking forward to all of y'alls' diagonal park jobs

For the (few) Tesla SC stations that I have visited, it should be possible to pull in straight, although it will not be as easy as a typical CCS charge location. If there are bollards or a tall curb, then yeah, diagonal it will have to be.

My plan is:
* Air suspension to raise the car so the front-end can clear the curb
* Get as close to the cabinet as possible, like within inches, otherwise the cable will not reach

The one thing we have going for the Taycan is the CCS port is passenger-side, which means we can park in the same spot a Tesla would use. Fords and other cars with the CCS on drivers-side either have to park in the far right spot, or block two chargers by plugging into the charger from the adjacent spot.

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